Recently in the city of ParaƱaque, agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended four individuals for the illegal sale of firearms, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
Four persons have been arrested in Paranaque City for illegal sale of firearms, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Friday, Dec. 6.
They were identified by the NBI as Jerome V. Nuyque, Maximo G. Ayawon, Michael Douglas E. Loleng, and Nilo M. Barnacha who were arrested by operatives of the bureau’s National Capital Region (NBI-NCR) during an entrapment operation last Nov. 28.
āConfiscated from the Subjects are one (1) Daniel Defense M4 Carbine Cal. 5.56mm with SN 527520; one (1) Bushmaster Cal. 5.56mm model xm15-E2S with SN L548760; four (4) 5.56mm magazines; twenty (20) live ammunitions cal. 5.56mm; one (1) black rifle tactical bag; two (2) dusted 1,000 peso bills with serial numbers TQ903190 and AU209221 with boodle money; one (1) Shooters Cal. 45 pistol with SN M04184865; twelve (12) Cal. 45 live ammunitions; one (1) CZ pistol Cal. 6.35 browning; and six (6) 6.35mm live ammunitions,ā the NBI said.
It said its operatives conducted the operation in response to āa report about a certain group that operates illegal sale of high-powered firearms in NCR and nearby areas, in violation of RA No. 10591, the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.ā
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, are you concerned that the illegal sale of firearms could be rampant? Do you think ParaƱaque is becoming more unsafe to live in?
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On the afternoon of December 8, 2024 along Concha Cruz Drive in BF Homes subdivision, the Concha Cruz Drive Homeowners Association, Inc. (CCDHAI) had its Christmas fellowship that brought its legitimate members, guests and the heroes of the community together.
The CCDHAI Christmas fellowship was more than just a social gathering as it symbolized the truth that the homeownersā association (HOA) and its residents need each other so that cooperation, unity and progress could be achieved. At the same time, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and security guards of Praise Security and Investigation Agency, Inc. were called the community heroes for their essential contributions to the peace and security of the local community.
There were also several officials from the City Government of ParaƱaque who attended and interacted with the community members.
Indeed, under the current board of directors (BOD) of the CCDHAI led by its president Luis Isidro Bersamin, the Concha Cruz Drive community progressed over the past two years as it has turned more peaceful, more stable and the value of properties have soared along the way.
āYou have seen our community has turned active and we are connecting with each other. Hopefully, we could do more next year,ā CCDHAI president Bersamin said. āYou may have noticed that our community has turned peaceful. I am happy to see the positive changes in our local community as we worked hard for these to happen.ā
CCDHAI president Luis Isidro Bersamin delivering his remarks to the members and guests.
Bersamin also noted the increase in the number of legitimate members who responded to the invitations to be more involved in the associationās activities. His remarks drew cheers from the directors, the members and the guests (including Barangay BF Homes chairman Jeremy Marquez, ParaƱaque Chief of Police PCOL Melvin R. Montante, ParaƱaque City Councilor Bong Benzon with wife Sheila Benzon, and ParaƱaque City Mayor Eric Olivarezās legal counsel Atty. Rommel Frias).
Barangay BF Homes captain Jeremy Marquez speaking during the fellowship.
āI admire your communityās activeness. I saw how your association is involved not only with the federation but also with our barangay. Iād like to take this opportunity to thank your president for helping the barangay when we have programs from the national government to take part in,ā Barangay BF Chairman Jeremy Marquez stated in his short speech.
ParaƱaque City Councilor Bong Benzon addressed the CCDHAI community as his wife Sheila looked on. (photo source ā CCDHAI)
The ParaƱaque Chief of Police PCOL Melvin R. Montante. (photo source ā CCDHAI)
Other important figures who made it to the Christmas fellowship include ParaƱaque City Mayor Olivarezās HOA consultant Marilu Glorioso, City Councilors Rico Golez, Beng Amurao, Jet Frias, Raffy Apiong Dela PeƱa and former City Councilors Wahoo Sotto and Jean Yllana. They each admired the CCDHAI for the progress and reforms achieved over the past two years.
The group of CCDHAI people and guests. Seated (Left to Right) were director Grace Morales, President Luis Isidro Bersamin, ParaƱaque City Councilor Rico Golez, this writer, City Councilor Beng Amurao and homeowner/member Nisa Moletti. Standing (L to R) were director Seth Bersamin, Seanma Bersamin, Sidong Bersamin, director Carlos Jamora and director Ryan Samia. (photo source ā CCDHAI)
An indoor group selfie shot taken by director Carlos Jamora (foreground). Standing (L to R) were HOA consultant to ParaƱaque Mayor Olivarez Marilu Glorioso, director Grace Morales, this writer/blogger, Merle de Asis, Atty. Rommel Frias with his wife, Nikki Bersamin, Samito Bersamin, President Luis Isidro Bersamin, City Councilor Jet Frias, Atty. Jon Jamora and Ann Lopez. (photo source ā CCDHAI)
The CCDHAI and the guests ā including elements of the Philippine National Police and local security guards who are the community heroes ā went to enjoy delicious meals, and socialize with one another. Adding zest to the fellowship was the release of Christmas prizes and all of the guests were able to pick something they desired before heading home.
āThe CCDHAI Christmas fellowship proves that community participation in the HOAās events benefits the homeowners, especially when the local government unit (LGU) steps in to help them with their needs. The best benefit of all, homeowners and the LGU officers get to know each other in a spirit of camaraderie,ā director Grace Morales stated.
CCDHAI director and host Grace Morales gave the attendees an update about their associationās activities.
About CCDHAI
The Concha Cruz Drive community and the guests together. (photo credit ā CCDHAI)
The Concha Cruz Homeowners Association, Inc. (CCDHAI) was founded in 2014. Its local community (composed of 67 households) includes specific parts of both ParaƱaque City and Las PiƱas City.
The current BOD of CCDHAI include Luis Isidro Bersamin as President, and Alexis Sanchez as Vice President. Other members of the board include directors Seth Bersamin, Jaime Calaqui, Carlos Miguel Jamora, Grace Morales and Ryan Samia.
To contact the CCDHAI, call 85425277 or send email to ccdhainc@gmail.com
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Welcome back superhero enthusiasts, 1990s arts and culture enthusiasts, Image Comics fans and comic book collectors! Today we go back to the year 1995 to take a close look at one of the many tales of the original WildStorm universe through one of the comic books of the first mini-series of Team 7.
For the newcomers reading this, Team 7 is set in the past within the original WildStorm universe. This is the one special forces team that had major WildStorm heroes ā Grifter (WildCATS: Covert Action Teams), Backlash, Jackson Dane (Wetworks), John Lynch (Gen13) and Deathblow ā who were younger, were proficient with combat and were destined to gain special abilities that later defined them. Issue #1 reviewed last time worked well by efficiently introducing the characters while also building up the plot and there were some nice pay-offs here and there.
With those details laid down, here is a look back at Team 7 #2, published in 1994 by Image Comics with a story written by Chuck Dixon and drawn by Aron Wiesenfeld. This is the 2nd chapter of the 4-issue mini-series.
The cover.
Early story
Set in the 1970s, a team of armed escorts and some personnel wearing protective gear isolate and examine a battlefield full of dead bodies. Miles Craven and Gabriel Newman analyze the evidence around them. Craven states that what they have is too important an operation to be left to underlings and he wants Gabriel to stay with the project which could use his special talents. Shortly after, the bodies of the Team 7 members were retrieved barely alive.
Seven days later, John Lynch wakes up in a hospital bed feeling traumatized over what happened to his team during the last mission. He was told that they were exposed to a chemical agent and he had been in a deep coma for a week.
Craven then enters the room to provide Lynch crucial updatesā¦
Quality
Do you recognize Deathblow and Dane on this page?
As expected, the gritty and dark storytelling from the previous issue continued in this story. Without spoiling the plot, I can say that this issue has some handsome pay-offs to what was built-up in issue #1 and there were new build-ups established along the way. Because the script was crafted to build-up the plot and sub-plot, the military action scenes are lessened which is not surprising. I can assure you that Chuck Dixon’s writing here remains pretty strong.
While the previous issue served as an efficient introduction of the younger versions of WildStormās heroes who are in the middle of a world full of violence and espionage, this issue shed some light as to how the heroes dealt with their new abilities (in connection with the climax of issue #1) and how International Operations is handling matters behind closed doors. The suspense kept on building up and this made the narrative more intriguing to follow. Expect to see elements of high-level espionage, unethical science and war throughout.
When it comes to the characters, Lynch (being the captain of Team 7) has a huge share of the spotlight followed by Cole Cash (Grifter). The two have different views about their special forces duty ā Lynch follows the superiors while Cole realizes something is wrong about their leadership and the intelligence fed to them.
Conclusion
This scene showing Cole Cash (Grifter) emerging from dark with a defiant tone is a very defining moment of this comic book.
Team 7 #2 (1994) is clearly a very engaging read. It has the fine mix of war (with uncompromising violence drawn by Wiesenfeld), intrigue and the dark side of global espionage. The science fiction element here worked well in explaining the powers Team 7 members got after what happened in issue #1. This comic book also marks the beginning of showing Lynch and Cole Cash as the co-leads among the teammates. Die-hard fans of Deathblow, Dane and Backlash will have to wait a bit before their favorites get their share of the spotlight. Regardless, this is a very powerful read and a fine example of doing a prequel within the original WildStorm universe.
In light of the May 2025 local elections and the recent local controversy that happened, Las PiƱas City Councilor Mark Santos asked the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to consider the city an election hotspot, according to a Remate On-Line news report.
For the newcomers reading this, Councilor Santos is running for the lone congressional seat of Las PiƱas. This puts him against outgoing Senator Cynthia Villar who happens to be running for the same post.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from new report of the Remate On-Line. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
AFTER being ābulliedā by his opponent, veteran Las PiƱas Councilor Mark Anthony Santos, a congressional candidate, has asked the Commission on Elections to include the city in the list of potential areas of concern in the May 2025 midterm elections.
He also requested the city police to investigate the death threats he received after he filed his certificate of candidacy last October 7, 2024 against graduating lawmaker Sen. Cynthia Villar.
āComelec should now consider Las PiƱas as among the election hotspots in Metro Manila due to the recent ālife-threateningā developments,ā he told Good Riddance.
Santos reiterated that the poll body must consider Las PiƱas under election hotspot after Villar allegedly acted repeatedly in an unparliamentary manner and used offensive, derogatory and improper language against her political leaders, neighbors as well as homeownerās association officers and security personnel.
āThe Villars are being considered as the most powerful politicians not only in Las PiƱas but in the entire country aside from being the richest family in the Philippines.ā
Santos said heād rather die fighting than withdraw from the congressional race.
A former chief of staff of late mayor Vergel Aguilar, heās an advocate of socialized housing and in-city relocation, supporting the Marcos administration housing projects nationwide.
During a council privilege speech, he exposed the P213 million in accumulated taxes and penalties the Villar Group of Companies has only paid P151-million in real property taxes.
He believed that the death threats against his life were also connected to his exposes involving irregularities allegedly committed by a politician.
In recent viral video clips uploaded in Tiktok, Villar āattackedā her congressional opponent, Santos, while sitting in an opposite pew minutes before the start of the mass at the cityās Our Lady of Fatima Church.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las PiƱas City, what is your reaction to this development? In light of the controversy, would you consider voting for Mark Santos to represent Las PiƱas in the House of Representatives?
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Recently in the city of ParaƱaque, local police officers arrested three Chinese nationals who caused trouble by threatening to kill a driver and having a gun pointed at him, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. Ā
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
Three Chinese nationals were arrested by members of the ParaƱaque City Police Sto. Nino Substation at a condominium in (Barangay) Don Galo, ParaƱaque City on Sunday night, Dec. 1.
The Southern Police District (SPD) said the suspects, identified as alias āMao,ā 41, alias āWee,ā 37, and alias āHao,ā 32, were arrested at around 7:10 p.m. for pointing a gun and threatening to kill a driver identified as alias āDave,ā 33.
Members of the ParaƱaque City Police Sto. Nino Substation responded after receiving a call from the security personnel of the condominium seeking police assistance.
The victim told the police that he was threatened at gun point by Mao who was being assisted by two other suspects during a heated argument.
The police recovered from Mao a 9mm pistol and one magazine with eight live ammunition.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, what makes you think that Chinese nationals are able to illegally possess guns with ammunition? Are there many Chinese nationals living within your local community right now? Did you encounter a dangerous or troublesome Chinese national recently?
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Welcome back, my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching. Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the worldās most popular online video destination?
I recommend you check out the following topics and the related videos I found.
#1A look back at Tobal No. 1 ā The 1990s will always be remembered as the decade when fighting games became wildly popular. While franchises like Tekken, Virtua Fighter, Street Fighter and The King of Fighters literally flooded the arcades and consoles, game developers at DreamFactory (a subsidiary of Square) were dissatisfied with the state of fighting games at the time and this eventually led to the creation of Tobal No. 1, one of the most unique games of its genre ever made. To learn more about it, watch the video below.
#2 Assorted videos of Air Force One (1997) ā Watching Air Force One (starring Harrison Ford) on the big screen in 1997 was a fun experience for me. It was one of the many so-called Die Hard clones of the 1990s which featured one brave, vulnerable hero fighting terrorists while confined in a place where escape is not option. For your enjoyment, I selected one trivia video and a few reaction videos of Air Force One. As it is a great film, I encourage you to watch it first in case you have not seen it. Otherwise, go watch the selected videos below.
#3 Slopeās Game Roomās look back at the Choplifter series ā I first played Choplifter on the Family Computer back in the late-1980s and it really was both unique and fun to play. It was a side-scrolling adventure game with military action but it was not an all-offense experience. In fact, the game gives you opportunities to rescue hostages and the game development history is pretty interesting to discover. As such, I encourage you to watch Slopeās Game Roomās retrospective of Choplifter.
#4 The games of Square in the 1990s remembered ā If you know your video game history, Square Enix was established in 2003 as a result of a merger between Square (AKA SquareSoft) and Enix. When Square was still an independent, standalone company it released a lot of memorable games on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and the PlayStation in the 1990s. If you love retro gaming and if you are interested to discover (or rediscover) what Square released back in the 1990s, then this video is for you.
#5 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau receives response from returning US President Donald Trump regarding new tariffs ā Justin Trudeau ā the super woke and out-of-touch Canadian Prime Minister ā told the returning US President Donald Trump that new tariffs would kill the economy of Canada. The result is a memorable response from Trump. To see what happened and how the public reacted, watch this Sky News Australia video. Lastly, never ever trust Trudeau. You will regret it believing in him as he is a very bad leader.
#6 Kamala Harris being hit by her donors and her fellow Democrats for reckless campaign spending ā The defeated Commie Kamala Harris is now the target of her US presidential campaign donors and even her fellow Democrats. You see, her campaign team raised at least $1.5 billion and ended up with a debt of at least $20 million due to reckless spending and irresponsible handling of money. Apart from literally BUYING the support of celebrities and Hollywood Communists, the Harris campaign spent excessively on online ads, private jets and others. The donors are very furious and a lot of Democrats realized that the laughing hyena Kamala Harris severely damaged the political party. That being said, Kamala Harris would be delusional enough to actually run for US President again in 2028. Watch and learn from Sky News Australiaās video.
#7 You, Me and the Movies react to Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan ā Years I ago, I posted my retro review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. The 1989 Friday The 13th sequel was so sloppy and bad with its presentation, it sometimes could be funny to see and itās okay to ridicule it. If you want to discover Jason Takes Manhattan without spending too much time, you should watch the reaction video of You, Me and the Movies.
8. The collapse of the Assad dictatorship in Syria ā In case you missed the news, a new chapter in the history of Syria has officially started as the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad officially ended with the Islamist rebels taking over the country. Assad and his family are now in Russia. While there is euphoria going on in Syria, you should not allow yourselves to be deceived because the civil war in Syria was never a case of āgood versus evilā. Assad was allied with Russia and terrorist state Iran. Meanwhile, the Syrian rebels are allied with the Islamist Turkish forces, Jihadists, terrorists and they have Al-Qaeda members in their ranks. Syria now has a new beginning but where will it go? Watch the videos I selected for your viewing and learning.
Recently in the city of ParaƱaque, local police officers arrested a pair of brothers for the illegal possession of firearms and an explosive device, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The apprehension happened in Barangay Tambo.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
Members of the ParaƱaque City Police arrested two brothers and seized from them illegal firearms and explosives on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Southern Police District (SPD) Director Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang said the suspects, identified as alias āJerry,ā 34, and alias āRicardo,ā 36, were arrested at around 4:30 a.m. on Riverside I, Pugad Baboy, Barangay Tambo, ParaƱaque City.
Yang said joint operatives of the ParaƱaque City Police Station Intelligence Section (SIS), Tambo Substation 2 and Special Weapon and Tactics Team (SWAT) and the Barangay Peace and Order Council implemented the search warrant issued by Judge Marie Grace Javier Ibay, of ParaƱaque City Regional Trial Court, which led to the arrest of the suspects.
Confiscated from the suspect were two .38 caliber revolvers with five ammunitions each, 10 pieces of .45 caliber pistol ammunitions, and a hand grenade.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, did you notice any smuggling of guns and explosives within your local community? Do you think loose firearms within ParaƱaque are causing serious problems?
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Recently in the City of Las PiƱas, the City Government engaged with children and local stakeholders in relation with child participation in governance and the local celebration of National Childrenās Month, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from new report the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
The Las PiƱas City government recently brought together children, stakeholders, and local leaders to promote the principles of child participation in governance.
Vice Mayor April Aguilar said the State of the Childrenās Address (SOCA) and a Childrenās Congress were conducted at the Excelsior Hotel.
Aguilar said the city government held the activities in celebration of National Childrenās Month every November.
She said the children representatives actively participated in discussions and activities aimed at amplifying their voices.
The Vice Mayor also said stakeholders also signed a Declaration of Commitment against online and offline abuse and exploitation of children.
The event also served as a platform for young participants to share their views, ensuring their inclusion in local policies and programs concerning their welfare and rights.
Members of the Local Council for the Protection of Children emphasized the cityās commitment to child rights.
Aguilar, during her interaction with the youth participants, underscored the importance of empowering children as active agents of societal change.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las PiƱas City, what is your reaction to this development? How many people in your local community are aware of the celebration of National Childrenās Month.
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Recently in the City of Las PiƱas, residents who own properties were advised to take advantage of discounts offered to them when paying their respective real property taxes (RPT) early enough starting this month, according to a Manila Times news report.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from new report the Manila Times. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
Real property owners in Las PiƱas City are reminded to settle their real property taxes early and take advantage of discounts offered for prompt payment in 2025.
Las PiƱas Councilor Mark Anthony Santos announced that the advance tax payment period runs until Dec. 15, 2024. Taxpayers who settle their dues by this date will receive a 20 percent discount. Payments made from December 16 to 31 will qualify for a 16 percent discount, while payments completed between Jan. 1 and 31, 2025, will be granted a 10 percent discount.
To be eligible for these discounts, taxpayers must pay their taxes for the entire year and ensure there are no outstanding delinquencies, Santos emphasized.
He said failure to pay on time would result in penalties. A 10 percent surcharge will be applied to delinquent payments, along with a one-time administrative fee for late second installment payments. As stipulated in Sections 260 and 263 of Republic Act 7160, the Local Government Code of 1991, unpaid taxes could lead to further actions, including the auctioning of delinquent properties.
“If the real property tax is not paid, the city government will avail of remedies through administrative action or judicial proceedings,” Santos warned.
The city treasurer’s office also reminded new property owners to update their records at the city assessor’s office to ensure they receive official notices and avoid tax issues.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las PiƱas City, what is your reaction to this development? If you are a local property owner, are you ready to settle your real property tax with the City Government this month? Are the discounts for early payments enticing enough to you? How many property owners in your local community are aware of the discounts offered?
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Recently in the City of Las PiƱas, more than one thousand two hundred senior citizens of Barangay Almanza Uno, Barangay Talon Tres and Barangay Pilar Village received their pension from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), the City Government announced via social media.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the City Governmentās social media post. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
The City of Las PiƱas, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), held a social pension pay-out on Wednesday, November 20, at the Almanza Uno Covered Court. The event catered to 1,240 senior citizens from Barangays Talon Tres, Almanza Uno, and Pilar, providing vital financial aid to support their daily needs.
Beneficiaries from Almanza Uno totaled 433, while 424 came from Talon Tres and 383 from Pilar. Each recipient received ā±6,000, representing their social pension for the second half of the year, July to December. The funds were allocated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as part of the national governmentās efforts to assist indigent senior citizens.
City representatives ensured the smooth delivery of financial assistance, engaging with the beneficiaries to address any concerns and streamline the process. This initiative underscores the cityās commitment to recognizing the contributions of senior citizens and providing meaningful support to improve their quality of life.
Through its collaboration with the DSWD, the city government continues to implement programs focused on addressing the needs of vulnerable groups.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las PiƱas City, what is your reaction to this development? Has the CSWDO released pension funds to senior citizens of your local community already?
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Author Carlo Carrasco 